Roy Moore and His Cowboy Theocracy Are Running for Senate, and That’s Very Dangerous
I grew up in Roy Moore’s Alabama; his hatred and zealotry have no limits. Now, he’s headed for the Senate, and he’ll likely win.
“Battle of the Sexes” Is a Triumph for Sports Movies and Lesbians
“Billie Jean King — a gay icon, a feminist idol, one of the greatest athletes in history, an unshakable pillar of indomitable humanity here in 2017 — becomes even more powerful in Battle of the Sexes, but the film also offers audiences the gift of undoing her invincibility in our imaginations by allowing her to fall in love.”
The Autostraddle Insider: Issue 39, September 2017
“a new column called The Thrifty Tomboy and i talk about costco for 1,200 words
per day”
Gym Class: Power Up with Powerlifting
Greetings, Gym Class! Blend up a protein shake and get ready to set a new personal best. It’s just you and the barbell, baby. Today’s article is all about powerlifting.
Transparent Season Four Finds Its Heart by Keeping It in the Family
Transparent isn’t a show about any single person. It’s a show about family. That’s what it’s always been and when it focuses on that, it’s at its absolute best.
Lez Liberty Lit: Bodies Are Terrifying
Feminist books to inspire creative resistance, book collecting, writers of color and escaping autobiography, Harry Potter fanfiction feelings and more.
Black Lesbians Targeted by Violent Homophobes in Dallas and NYC
Two Black lesbian friends, who were on their way to Dallas Pride, suffered stab wounds from a homophobic attack earlier this month and a Black lesbian couple were verbally assaulted on the train in New York.
“Star” Is Back Tonight for Season Two; Here’s Why You Should Watch
Star knows that some women have to make impossible choices, that they hustle to survive. I don’t remember the last time I saw a show on network television that embraced this brand of dark, unrelenting Girl Power.
8 Books About Queer Friendships to Snuggle Up With This Fall
Most queer books focus on romantic relationships. These ones are centered on queer friendship.
No Filter: Bella Thorne Wins the Thirst Games
Also, Danielle Brooks travels in style, Laura Jane Grace expresses an opinion and Mallory Ortberg goes thrifting.
Pop Culture Fix: “Pretty Little Liars” Is Spinning Off With Ali and Mona
Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists is happening, Supergirl introduces its Maggie/Alex kerfuffle, Shonda Rhimes wants to make TV extra gay, speculation about the Sense8 series finale, straight white men having a little fit about Rachel Maddow and more!
Foolish Child #32: Wildish Dreams
“I needed a distraction from all the daily reminders of how racist this trash planet is…”
Gym Class: Ready, Set, Row!
In addition to the basics, I’ll give you a brief rundown on safety and proper form, introduce you to the erg, and provide some sample workouts.
The 2017 WNBA Finals: Just Another Case of History Repeating
Tonight we’ll see if the defending champs can claim a decisive advantage in the series or if it’s just another case of history repeating. If it’s the latter, and this year’s WNBA Finals can even come close to matching the excitement of last year, basketball fans are in for a real treat.
Relevant To Your Interests: Nerd Your Denim Jacket with Enamel Pins
I have personally selected the nerdiest and gayest enamel pins for your denim jacket, here you go.
Gym Class: Put Up Your Dukes, We’re Boxing
This series will help you get started with your new favorite sport. Today, pop in your mouthguard and put up your dukes! This Gym Class is all about boxing.
I Made All My Friends Reenact The Planet From “The L Word” for a Week and Now Everyone Hates Me
I needed to know how they did it. I needed to see if the “way that we live,” was a way that I could live.
Drawn to Comics: Molly Ostertag’s Smut Comic “Alleycat” Will Tickle Your Furry Bone
Molly Ostertag knows how to draw to women (with tails and cat ears and fangs) having sex like Cate Blanchett knows how to seduce young shopgirls.
VIDEO! Getting In Bed with Tegan Quin!!
Tegan Quin got in bed with me last week and we talked about cats, activism, La Croix, coming out, racquetball, and sooooo much more. My cat Sam even licked her arm at one point. It was great.
Autostraddle Roundtable: We Love Documentaries
These are the documentaries that changed our lives and/or made us better people and/or entertained us. Maybe you’ll like them too!